Easton, Md. – Maryland Holstein breeders and juniors were recognized at the 47th annual Maryland Holstein Convention Saturday, March 12, at the Krystal Q.
Two special awards highlighted the event, the Outstanding Maryland Holstein Dairyman’s Award and the Maryland Holstein Distinguished Service Award.
From left are PJ Pyles, Casey Doody, Liz Doody, Mike Doody, Maryland Holstein Association President Dave Lease and Maryland Holstein Breed Improvement Chairman Matt Welsh.
The dairyman’s award was presented to the Mike and Liz Doody family of Dool-Leigh Farm in Union Bridge. The farm has been in operation for 27 years. Today, the family farms 220 acres and milks 70 head with a herd average of 22,400 pounds of milk. They have exhibited junior and grand champion animals, including several supreme champion winners at the Great Frederick Fair.
David and Sally Hill of Gettysburg, Pa., were the recipients of the service award.
left are David and Sally Hill, award presenter Denny Remsburg, Maryland Holstein Breed Improvement Committee Chairman Matt Welsh and Maryland Holstein President Dave Lease.
David Hill has worked for Alta Genetics as a district sales manager and Alta Advantage consultant. Sally Hill works as an admissions office administrative services assistant at Gettysburg College.
The Hills bred and developed several All-American nominated cattle as well as over 25 excellent cows and several All-Maryland award winners. They both have served on numerous Holstein committees and help at the Maryland State Fair checking in cattle, managing the schedule and clerking the shows.
Cathleen Doody
During the evening junior awards program, Elizabeth Davis and Cathleen Doody of Union Bridge were named the Young Distinguished Junior Member honorees. Doody was named the overall recordbook winner.
Recordbook awards were presented to the following youth:
Maryland Holstein first-year recordbook winners, from left, are Jill Allen, third; Trinity Miller, first; and Jordyn Griffin, second.
First-year girls – Trinity Miller, Carroll County, first; Jordyn Griffin, Carroll County, second; Jill Allen, Frederick County, third; Ashley Davis, Washington county, fourth
First-year boys – Ryan Allen, Frederick County, first; Noah Iager, Washington County, second
Maryland Holstein junior recordbook winners are, from left, Gene Wiles, second boy; Catherine Savage, first girl; and Todd Allen, first boy
Junior girls – Catherine Savage, Montgomery County, first; Shelby Iager, Frederick County, second; Sydney Davis, Washington County, third; Kayla Umbel, Frederick County, fourth
Junior boys – Todd Allen, Frederick County, first; Gene Wiles, Washington County, second
Maryland Holstein intermediate and senior recordbook award winners are, from left, Collins Lethbridge, honorable mention senior; Cory DeBaugh, first intermediate boy; Tessa Wiles, honorable mention intermediate girl; Carol DeBaugh, fourth intermediate girl; Katelyn Allen, third intermediate girl; Elizabeth Davis, second intermediate girl; and Cathleen Doody, first intermediate girl and overall trophy winner.
Intermediate girls – Cathleen Doody, Frederick County, first; Elizabeth Davis, Caroll County, second; Katelyn Allen, Frederick County, third; Carol DeBaugh, Washington County, fourth; Tessa Wiles, Washington County, honorable mention; and Macayla Wiles, Washington County, honorable mention
Intermediate boys – Cory DeBaugh, Washington County, first
Senior honorable mention – Collins Lethbridge, Carroll County
Winners of the Junior Progressive Breeder Award are, from left, Austin Schwartzbeck, Scott DeBaugh and Cathleen Doody.
Junior Progressive Breeder Awards were presented to Scott DeBaugh, Cathleen Doody and Austin Schwartzbeck. Scott DeBaugh, Aubrey Schwartzbeck and Austin Schwartzbeck were honored as junior breeders of an excellent cow. Aubrey Schwartzbeck won the Junior 200,000-pound Lifetime Production Award.
Maryland Holstein scholars, from left, are Tracey Forsythe, Jason Zimmerman, Andrea Steyer, Austin Schwartzbeck and Carissa Doody.Tracey Forsythe of Hagerstown was the recipient of the $2,000 Outstanding Maryland Holstein Scholar award. She is the daughter of Mike and Christine Forsythe and an agribusiness major at Delaware Valley College. At school, she is involved in Dairy Society, National Agri Marketing Association, cross country and track. As a member of the Washington County Dairy Club, she served as president, vice president, treasurer and secretary. She hopes to graduate with a minor in horticulture and have a small greenhouse in the future.
Carissa Doody, Austin Schwartzbeck, Andrea Steyer and Jason Zimmerman received $750 scholarships.
Carissa Doody is the daughter of David and Carole Doody. The Virginia Tech sophomore is majoring in dairy science with a pre-vet option. She is active in Dairy Club and Pre-Vet Club. She was active and held offices in the Johnsville 4-H Club, Frederick County Dairy Club and Linganore FFA. She hopes to become a large animal veterinarian or go into the dairy research field.
Austin Schwartzbeck is a freshman at Virginia Tech majoring in dairy science. He is the son of Gus and Lisa Schwartzbeck of Union Bridge. His college activities include Dairy Club and intramural sports. He was a member of the Progressive Clovers 4-H Club and the Francis Scott Key FFA Chapter. His future plans include returning to the family farm to expand and improve upon the family’s dairy herd.
A junior at West Virginia University, Andrea Steyer majors in animal and nutritional sciences/agribusiness management. She is the daughter of Randall and Linda Steyer of Oakland. She is a member of Block and Bridle and the Dairy Science Club and the dairy judging team. She was a member of the Ryan’s Glade 4-H Club and Oakland FFA Chapter, where she won many awards. In the future, she hopes to attend vet school or work in animal nutrition.
A resident of Littlestown, Pa., Jason Zimmerman is a freshman at Virginia Tech majoring in dairy science. He is the son of Kathy Zimmerman. His college activities include Dairy Club and Pre-Vet Club and work as a laboratory student for Dr. Katharine Knowlton. Jason was a member of the Montgomery County 4-H Dairy Club, where he was president for eight years. His future plans include attending vet school.
The Junior Holstein Jamboree was held in conjunction with the convention at the Wye Research Center in nearby Queenstown. Juniors participated in dairy bowl, dairy jeopardy and speech competitions for the opportunity to represent Maryland at the national Holstein convention.
Holstein junior dairy bowl team members are, from left, Kyle Plummer, Derrick Zimmerman, Bryce Zimmerman and Carol DeBaugh.
The junior Maryland Holstein dairy bowl team consists of Derrick Zimmerman, Bryce Zimmerman, Carol DeBaugh and Kyle Plummer.
Holstein senior dairy bowl team members are, from left, Carissa Doody, Clayborne Zimmerman, Kristin Zimmerman and Mandi Ramsburg.
Holstein jeopardy winners are, from left, Austin Schwartzbeck, senior; Scott DeBaugh, intermediate; and Katelyn Allen, junior.
Holstein jeopardy contestants are Katelyn Allen, junior; Scott DeBaugh, intermediate; and Austin Schwartzbeck, senior. Speech winners are Katelyn Allen, junior; Ryan Zimmerman, intermediate; and Carissa Doody, senior.
Also during the convention, new directors were elected to the Maryland Holstein Board of Directors. They are Ryan Shank, Barb Minde and Erin Burall, three years; and Scott Youse, one year.